I feel sorry for you fg101c,It's a horrible experience that I think too many dogs have endured.when I was about 8 our black lab angel ran into a busy road and I watched her get hit.the worst part is she didn't die instantly,her back was broken and we put her down as her internal organs were no longer functioning.she was only 2...

Big-block,shhh,I secretly think Xena is the cuter one also,LOL. Sophie is definitely the bigger baby. She loves sleeping in my arms,Xena likes to do her own thing but is always willing to do what you tell her.
And German shepherds were on our list of dogs too,my uncle put down his police dog (worked 9yrs!!!) and just bought another one named kato,the cutest little fluffball!